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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 386.90 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 386.90 and 113.64 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 386.90 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/386.90 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 386.90 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 43,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.32/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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