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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.76 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.76 and 165.21 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.76 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.76 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.76 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 58,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,940.32/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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