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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 387.19 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 387.19 and 177.49 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 387.19 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/387.19 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 387.19 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 68,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,719.53/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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