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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 386.10 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 386.10 and 170.83 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 386.10 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/386.10 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 386.10 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 65,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,957.46/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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