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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.61, 386.28 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.61, 386.28 and 111.30 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.61 : 386.28 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.61/386.28 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.61x = 386.28 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.61x = 42,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992.96/257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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