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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 356.38 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 356.38 and 160.16 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 356.38 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/356.38 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 356.38 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 57,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075.64/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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