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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 388.42 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 388.42 and 114.66 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 388.42 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/388.42 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 388.42 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 44,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536.24/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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