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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 386.82 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 386.82 and 176.94 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 386.82 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/386.82 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 386.82 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 68,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443.93/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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