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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.79 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.79 and 181.09 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.79 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.79 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.79 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 70,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,043.80/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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