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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 387.82 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 387.82 and 177.58 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 387.82 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/387.82 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 387.82 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 68,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,869.08/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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