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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 357.08 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 357.08 and 165.42 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 357.08 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/357.08 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 357.08 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 59,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,069.48/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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