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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 387.04 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 387.04 and 171.44 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 387.04 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/387.04 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 387.04 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 66,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,354.14/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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