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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 387.55 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 387.55 and 112.19 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 387.55 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/387.55 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 387.55 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 43,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,477.44/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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