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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 355.98 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 355.98 and 158.43 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 355.98 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/355.98 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 355.98 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 56,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397.91/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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