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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 387.65 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 387.65 and 121.77 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 387.65 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/387.65 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 387.65 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 47,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204.14/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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