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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 386.75 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 386.75 and 113.56 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 386.75 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/386.75 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 386.75 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 43,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,918.65/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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