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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 387.44 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 387.44 and 177.20 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 387.44 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/387.44 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 387.44 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 68,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,654.37/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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