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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.07, 387.20 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.07, 387.20 and 113.89 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.07 : 387.20 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.07/387.20 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.07x = 387.20 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.07x = 44,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095.70/258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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