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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 357.27 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 357.27 and 160.57 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 357.27 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/357.27 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 357.27 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 57,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366.84/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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