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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.81 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.81 and 121.59 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.81 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.81 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.81 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 47,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153.82/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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