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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 386.89 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 386.89 and 160.32 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 386.89 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/386.89 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 386.89 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 62,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023.47/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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