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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 357.37 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 357.37 and 160.71 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 357.37 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/357.37 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 357.37 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 57,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432.93/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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