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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 387.08 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 387.08 and 160.45 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 387.08 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/387.08 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 387.08 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 62,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,105.82/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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