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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 356.10 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 356.10 and 164.82 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 356.10 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/356.10 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 356.10 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 58,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692.40/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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