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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.01, 387.08 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.01, 387.08 and 113.69 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.01 : 387.08 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.01/387.08 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.01x = 387.08 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.01x = 44,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,007.95/258.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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