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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 387 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 387 and 177.24 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 387 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/387 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 387 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 68,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,591.88/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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