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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 357 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 357 and 160.44 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 357 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/357 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 357 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 57,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277.08/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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