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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.70 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.70 and 165.15 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.70 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.70 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.70 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 58,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909.01/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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