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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 386.44 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 386.44 and 176.99 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 386.44 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/386.44 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 386.44 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 68,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393.64/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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