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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 386.91 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 386.91 and 177.12 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 386.91 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/386.91 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 386.91 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 68,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,529.50/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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