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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.73, 386.60 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.73, 386.60 and 113.44 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.73 : 386.60 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.73/386.60 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.73x = 386.60 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.73x = 43,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854.37/257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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