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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.61, 385.79 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.61, 385.79 and 164.76 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.61 : 385.79 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.61/385.79 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.61x = 385.79 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.61x = 63,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,562.76/257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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