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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 356.70 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 356.70 and 160.32 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 356.70 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/356.70 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 356.70 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 57,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186.14/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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