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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 357.01 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 357.01 and 165.44 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 357.01 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/357.01 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 357.01 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 59,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062.84/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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