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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 356.62 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 356.62 and 165.20 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 356.62 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/356.62 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 356.62 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 58,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913.62/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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