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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 386.97 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 386.97 and 175.02 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 386.97 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/386.97 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 386.97 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 67,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,727.49/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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