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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 385.83 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 385.83 and 112.86 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 385.83 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/385.83 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 385.83 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 43,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,544.77/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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