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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.43 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.43 and 164.93 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.43 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.43 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.43 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 58,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,786.00/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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