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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 386.75 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 386.75 and 111.64 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 386.75 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/386.75 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 386.75 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 43,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,176.08/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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