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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 356.99 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 356.99 and 165.37 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 356.99 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/356.99 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 356.99 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 59,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033.72/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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