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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 387.78 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 387.78 and 112.30 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 387.78 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/387.78 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 387.78 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 43,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547.69/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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