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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 387.45 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 387.45 and 176.83 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 387.45 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/387.45 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 387.45 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 68,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.81/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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