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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 387.49 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 387.49 and 113.88 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 387.49 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/387.49 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 387.49 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 44,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125.14/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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