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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 356.61 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 356.61 and 165.33 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 356.61 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/356.61 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 356.61 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 58,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,958.33/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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