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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 357 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 357 and 160.48 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 357 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/357 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 357 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 57,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291.36/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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