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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 356.04 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 356.04 and 159.77 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 356.04 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/356.04 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 356.04 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 56,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,882.73/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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