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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 388.20 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 388.20 and 114.46 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 388.20 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/388.20 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 388.20 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 44,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433.37/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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