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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.70, 388.05 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.70, 388.05 and 112.44 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.70 : 388.05 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.70/388.05 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.70x = 388.05 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.70x = 43,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632.34/258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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