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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 357.38 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 357.38 and 160.64 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 357.38 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/357.38 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 357.38 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 57,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,409.52/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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