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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 356.56 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 356.56 and 159.98 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 356.56 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/356.56 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 356.56 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 57,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042.96/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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