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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 356.20 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 356.20 and 159.91 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 356.20 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/356.20 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 356.20 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 56,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959.94/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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