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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 386.93 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 386.93 and 159.92 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 386.93 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/386.93 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 386.93 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 61,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,875.11/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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