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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 386.91 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 386.91 and 113.67 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 386.91 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/386.91 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 386.91 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 43,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,980.06/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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