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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.35, 356.33 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.35, 356.33 and 158.73 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.35 : 356.33 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.35/356.33 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.35x = 356.33 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.35x = 56,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,559.47/258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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