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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 388.14 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 388.14 and 162.60 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 388.14 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/388.14 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 388.14 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 63,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111.56/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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