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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 387.98 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 387.98 and 121.71 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 387.98 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/387.98 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 387.98 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 47,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,220.44/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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