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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 356.14 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 356.14 and 164.76 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 356.14 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/356.14 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 356.14 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 58,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,677.63/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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