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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 388.04 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 388.04 and 181.76 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 388.04 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/388.04 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 388.04 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 70,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,530.15/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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