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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 387.88 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 387.88 and 177.16 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 387.88 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/387.88 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 387.88 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 68,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,716.82/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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