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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 356.75 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 356.75 and 160.28 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 356.75 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/356.75 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 356.75 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 57,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.15/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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