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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 387.43 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 387.43 and 160.72 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 387.43 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/387.43 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 387.43 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 62,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267.28/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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