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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 387.46 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 387.46 and 161.07 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 387.46 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/387.46 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 387.46 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 62,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,408.66/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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