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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 387.74 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 387.74 and 181.44 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 387.74 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/387.74 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 387.74 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 70,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352.00/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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