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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 386.49 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 386.49 and 165.74 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 386.49 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/386.49 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 386.49 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 64,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,054.92/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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