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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 357.42 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 357.42 and 165.75 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 357.42 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/357.42 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 357.42 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 59,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242.37/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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