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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 387.23 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 387.23 and 84.83 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 387.23 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/387.23 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 387.23 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 32,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847.45/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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