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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 387.06 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 387.06 and 111.80 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 387.06 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/387.06 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 387.06 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 43,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270.81/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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