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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 356.34 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 356.34 and 159.87 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 356.34 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/356.34 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 356.34 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 56,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,966.79/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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