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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 387.95 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 387.95 and 177.48 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 387.95 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/387.95 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 387.95 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 68,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,852.48/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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