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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 387.20 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 387.20 and 113.77 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 387.20 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/387.20 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 387.20 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 44,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051.74/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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