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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.62 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.62 and 160.14 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.62 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.62 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.62 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 57,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,109.25/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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