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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.47, 387.51 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.47, 387.51 and 104.44 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.47 : 387.51 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.47/387.51 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.47x = 387.51 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.47x = 40,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,470.18/258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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