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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.07, 356.05 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.07, 356.05 and 158.38 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.07 : 356.05 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.07/356.05 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.07x = 356.05 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.07x = 56,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391.20/258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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