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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 387.27 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 387.27 and 177.18 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 387.27 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/387.27 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 387.27 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 68,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,616.50/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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