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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 388.08 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 388.08 and 112.55 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 388.08 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/388.08 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 388.08 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 43,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,676.46/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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