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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 356.05 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 356.05 and 158.46 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 356.05 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/356.05 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 356.05 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 56,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,419.68/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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