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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 356.72 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 356.72 and 160.30 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 356.72 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/356.72 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 356.72 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 57,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,182.22/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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