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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 388.17 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 388.17 and 114.39 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 388.17 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/388.17 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 388.17 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 44,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,402.77/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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