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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 387.44 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 387.44 and 112.09 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 387.44 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/387.44 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 387.44 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 43,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428.15/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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