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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 386.84 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 386.84 and 121.08 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 386.84 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/386.84 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 386.84 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 46,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,838.59/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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