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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.88, 386.54 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.88, 386.54 and 111.58 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.88 : 386.54 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.88/386.54 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.88x = 386.54 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.88x = 43,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130.13/257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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