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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 387.36 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 387.36 and 73.16 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 387.36 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/387.36 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 387.36 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 28,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.26/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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