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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 355.86 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 355.86 and 159.66 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 355.86 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/355.86 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 355.86 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 56,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816.61/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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