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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 387.88 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 387.88 and 70.97 is: 106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 387.88 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/387.88 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 387.88 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 27,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.73/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.44

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