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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 388.20 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 388.20 and 177.33 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 388.20 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/388.20 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 388.20 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 68,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,839.51/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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