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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 357.27 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 357.27 and 160.64 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 357.27 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/357.27 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 357.27 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 57,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.85/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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