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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 387 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 387 and 160.56 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 387 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/387 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 387 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 62,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,136.72/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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