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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.21, 387.25 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.21, 387.25 and 160.74 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.21 : 387.25 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.21/387.25 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.21x = 387.25 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.21x = 62,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246.16/258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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