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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 356.65 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 356.65 and 165.42 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 356.65 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/356.65 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 356.65 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 58,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,996.63/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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