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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 356.86 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 356.86 and 160.48 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 356.86 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/356.86 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 356.86 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 57,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,268.89/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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