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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 356.87 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 356.87 and 160.25 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 356.87 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/356.87 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 356.87 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 57,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,185.83/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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