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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.94 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.94 and 113.68 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.94 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.94 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.94 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 43,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987.34/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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