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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 387.75 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 387.75 and 104.39 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 387.75 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/387.75 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 387.75 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 40,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477.22/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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