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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 387.25 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 387.25 and 113.94 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 387.25 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/387.25 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 387.25 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 44,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122.98/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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