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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.47, 356.67 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.47, 356.67 and 160.23 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.47 : 356.67 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.47/356.67 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.47x = 356.67 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.47x = 57,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149.23/258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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