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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 356.78 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 356.78 and 165.32 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 356.78 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/356.78 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 356.78 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 58,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,982.87/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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