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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.06 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.06 and 163.49 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.06 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.06 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.06 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 58,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211.43/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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