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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 387.84 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 387.84 and 104.58 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 387.84 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/387.84 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 387.84 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 40,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560.31/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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