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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 357.05 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 357.05 and 160.50 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 357.05 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/357.05 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 357.05 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 57,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,305.72/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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