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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.55, 386.24 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.55, 386.24 and 120.66 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.55 : 386.24 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.55/386.24 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.55x = 386.24 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.55x = 46,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.12/257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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