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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 387.92 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 387.92 and 110.36 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 387.92 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/387.92 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 387.92 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 42,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812.10/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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