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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 387.54 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 387.54 and 155.96 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 387.54 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/387.54 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 387.54 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 60,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,440.74/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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