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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 356.28 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 356.28 and 159.92 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 356.28 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/356.28 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 356.28 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 56,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.30/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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