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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 386.94 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 386.94 and 177.03 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 386.94 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/386.94 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 386.94 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 68,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,499.99/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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