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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 356.49 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 356.49 and 160.09 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 356.49 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/356.49 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 356.49 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 57,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070.48/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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