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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 387.81 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 387.81 and 181.85 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 387.81 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/387.81 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 387.81 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 70,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,521.31/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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