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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 386.24 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 386.24 and 111.31 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 386.24 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/386.24 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 386.24 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 42,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990.85/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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