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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 387.95 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 387.95 and 121.61 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 387.95 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/387.95 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 387.95 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 47,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176.05/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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