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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 388.01 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 388.01 and 112.41 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 388.01 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/388.01 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 388.01 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 43,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,616.20/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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