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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.54, 385.98 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.54, 385.98 and 120.64 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.54 : 385.98 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.54/385.98 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.54x = 385.98 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.54x = 46,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,564.63/257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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