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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 387.08 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 387.08 and 161.76 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 387.08 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/387.08 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 387.08 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 62,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614.06/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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