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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 387.43 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 387.43 and 176.04 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 387.43 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/387.43 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 387.43 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 68,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,203.18/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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