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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 357 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 357 and 165.51 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 357 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/357 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 357 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 59,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.07/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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