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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 355.93 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 355.93 and 164.82 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 355.93 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/355.93 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 355.93 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 58,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664.38/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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