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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 387.38 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 387.38 and 181.18 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 387.38 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/387.38 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 387.38 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 70,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,185.51/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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