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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 387.68 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 387.68 and 162.64 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 387.68 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/387.68 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 387.68 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 63,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052.28/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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