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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 386.56 and 176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 386.56 and 176.71 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 386.56 = 176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/386.56 = 176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 386.56 × 176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 68,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,306.20/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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