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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.74 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.74 and 112.29 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.74 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.74 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.74 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 43,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538.76/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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