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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 387.23 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 387.23 and 161.95 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 387.23 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/387.23 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 387.23 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 62,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,711.09/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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