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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 386.98 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 386.98 and 113.63 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 386.98 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/386.98 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 386.98 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 43,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970.32/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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