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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 386.96 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 386.96 and 177.05 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 386.96 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/386.96 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 386.96 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 68,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,508.45/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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