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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 356.49 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 356.49 and 158.71 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 356.49 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/356.49 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 356.49 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 56,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,578.53/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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