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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.97 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.97 and 161.23 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.97 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.97 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.97 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 62,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391.17/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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