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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 387.60 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 387.60 and 114.20 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 387.60 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/387.60 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 387.60 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 44,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261.98/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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