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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 388.55 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 388.55 and 163.03 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 388.55 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/388.55 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 388.55 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 63,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344.49/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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