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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 386.88 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 386.88 and 113.80 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 386.88 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/386.88 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 386.88 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 44,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026.94/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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