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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.99, 386.87 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.99, 386.87 and 111.65 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.99 : 386.87 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.99/386.87 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.99x = 386.87 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.99x = 43,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191.54/257.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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