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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 356.38 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 356.38 and 160.14 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 356.38 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/356.38 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 356.38 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 57,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070.69/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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