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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 356.74 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 356.74 and 160.32 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 356.74 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/356.74 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 356.74 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 57,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192.56/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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