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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 387.98 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 387.98 and 121.66 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 387.98 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/387.98 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 387.98 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 47,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,199.80/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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