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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 387.67 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 387.67 and 181.98 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 387.67 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/387.67 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 387.67 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 70,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,548.07/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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