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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 386.91 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 386.91 and 113.66 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 386.91 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/386.91 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 386.91 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 43,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,976.19/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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