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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 386.55 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 386.55 and 176.70 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 386.55 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/386.55 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 386.55 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 68,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,303.39/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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