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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 387.14 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 387.14 and 109.78 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 387.14 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/387.14 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 387.14 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 42,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,497.74/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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