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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 357.55 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 357.55 and 160.81 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 357.55 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/357.55 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 357.55 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 57,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.62/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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