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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 387.87 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 387.87 and 104.48 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 387.87 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/387.87 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 387.87 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 40,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524.66/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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