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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.55, 385.57 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.55, 385.57 and 165.98 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.55 : 385.57 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.55/385.57 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.55x = 385.57 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.55x = 63,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,994.57/257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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