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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 388.24 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 388.24 and 104.74 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 388.24 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/388.24 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 388.24 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 40,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,664.26/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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