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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 387.59 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 387.59 and 177.39 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 387.59 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/387.59 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 387.59 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 68,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753.70/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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