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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 387.12 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 387.12 and 113.76 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 387.12 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/387.12 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 387.12 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 44,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038.77/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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