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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.25, 356.13 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.25, 356.13 and 164.83 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.25 : 356.13 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.25/356.13 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.25x = 356.13 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.25x = 58,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.91/258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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