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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 386.68 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 386.68 and 160.96 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 386.68 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/386.68 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 386.68 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 62,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240.01/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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