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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 387.40 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 387.40 and 113.96 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 387.40 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/387.40 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 387.40 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 44,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.10/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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