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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 357.10 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 357.10 and 160.54 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 357.10 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/357.10 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 357.10 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 57,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,328.83/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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