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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 386.45 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 386.45 and 120.65 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 386.45 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/386.45 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 386.45 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 46,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622.66/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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