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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.73, 356.89 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.73, 356.89 and 160.41 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.73 : 356.89 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.73/356.89 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.73x = 356.89 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.73x = 57,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248.72/258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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