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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 356.39 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 356.39 and 159.98 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 356.39 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/356.39 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 356.39 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 57,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.27/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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