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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.42, 356.79 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.42, 356.79 and 160.23 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.42 : 356.79 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.42/356.79 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.42x = 356.79 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.42x = 57,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168.46/258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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