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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 356.79 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 356.79 and 165.40 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 356.79 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/356.79 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 356.79 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 59,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,013.07/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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