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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 387.36 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 387.36 and 121.36 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 387.36 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/387.36 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 387.36 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 47,010.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010.01/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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