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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 356.20 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 356.20 and 159.96 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 356.20 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/356.20 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 356.20 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 56,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977.75/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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