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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 386.10 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 386.10 and 160.44 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 386.10 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/386.10 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 386.10 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 61,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945.88/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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