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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 387.39 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 387.39 and 155.70 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 387.39 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/387.39 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 387.39 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 60,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,316.62/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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