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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 356.13 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 356.13 and 159.86 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 356.13 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/356.13 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 356.13 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 56,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,930.94/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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