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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 388.04 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 388.04 and 114.38 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 388.04 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/388.04 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 388.04 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 44,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,381.50/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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