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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.65, 387.67 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.65, 387.67 and 114.06 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.65 : 387.67 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.65/387.67 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.65x = 387.67 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.65x = 44,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.64/258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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