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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 387.23 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 387.23 and 113.88 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 387.23 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/387.23 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 387.23 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 44,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097.75/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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