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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 387.09 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 387.09 and 113.79 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 387.09 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/387.09 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 387.09 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 44,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046.40/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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