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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.42, 387.21 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.42, 387.21 and 113.97 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.42 : 387.21 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.42/387.21 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.42x = 387.21 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.42x = 44,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130.32/258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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