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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 386.70 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 386.70 and 177.12 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 386.70 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/386.70 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 386.70 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 68,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492.30/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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