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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.97, 387.59 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.97, 387.59 and 181.75 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.97 : 387.59 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.97/387.59 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.97x = 387.59 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.97x = 70,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,444.48/258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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