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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 387.77 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 387.77 and 121.66 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 387.77 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/387.77 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 387.77 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 47,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174.52/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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