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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 355.86 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 355.86 and 164.77 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 355.86 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/355.86 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 355.86 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 58,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,635.05/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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