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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 356.04 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 356.04 and 159.86 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 356.04 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/356.04 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 356.04 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 56,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,914.77/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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