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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 388.23 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 388.23 and 104.70 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 388.23 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/388.23 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 388.23 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 40,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647.68/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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