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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 387.02 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 387.02 and 113.73 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 387.02 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/387.02 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 387.02 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 44,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.78/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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