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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 387.02 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 387.02 and 176.97 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 387.02 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/387.02 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 387.02 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 68,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,488.11/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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