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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 387.45 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 387.45 and 114.08 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 387.45 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/387.45 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 387.45 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 44,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.36/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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