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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 386.63 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 386.63 and 111.50 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 386.63 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/386.63 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 386.63 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 43,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106.75/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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