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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 388.41 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 388.41 and 112.55 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 388.41 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/388.41 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 388.41 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 43,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,713.60/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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