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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 356.32 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 356.32 and 159.96 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 356.32 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/356.32 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 356.32 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 56,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,996.95/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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