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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 388.13 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 388.13 and 161.28 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 388.13 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/388.13 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 388.13 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 62,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596.80/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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