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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 357.29 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 357.29 and 159.44 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 357.29 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/357.29 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 357.29 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 56,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,966.32/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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