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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 387.81 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 387.81 and 104.44 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 387.81 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/387.81 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 387.81 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 40,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502.93/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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