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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 386.96 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 386.96 and 113.77 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 386.96 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/386.96 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 386.96 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 44,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023.76/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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