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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 356.55 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 356.55 and 160.02 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 356.55 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/356.55 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 356.55 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 57,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054.53/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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