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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.37, 356.51 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.37, 356.51 and 160.11 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.37 : 356.51 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.37/356.51 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.37x = 356.51 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.37x = 57,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081.22/258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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