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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 386.57 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 386.57 and 176.65 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 386.57 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/386.57 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 386.57 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 68,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,287.07/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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