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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 388.08 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 388.08 and 162.24 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 388.08 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/388.08 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 388.08 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 62,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962.10/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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