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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 386.52 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 386.52 and 160.24 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 386.52 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/386.52 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 386.52 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 61,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,935.96/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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