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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 356.09 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 356.09 and 164.84 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 356.09 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/356.09 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 356.09 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 58,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,695.27/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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