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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 387.23 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 387.23 and 177.35 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 387.23 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/387.23 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 387.23 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 68,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,672.42/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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