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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.84 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.84 and 121.56 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.84 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.84 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.84 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 47,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145.83/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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