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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 357.59 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 357.59 and 160.73 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 357.59 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/357.59 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 357.59 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 57,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,475.44/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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