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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 357.62 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 357.62 and 160.90 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 357.62 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/357.62 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 357.62 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 57,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539.36/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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