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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 387.68 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 387.68 and 155.94 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 387.68 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/387.68 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 387.68 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 60,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454.82/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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