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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 386.68 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 386.68 and 120.98 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 386.68 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/386.68 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 386.68 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 46,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.55/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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