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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.21, 387.09 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.21, 387.09 and 113.88 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.21 : 387.09 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.21/387.09 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.21x = 387.09 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.21x = 44,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081.81/258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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