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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 387.96 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 387.96 and 114.55 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 387.96 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/387.96 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 387.96 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 44,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440.82/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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