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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 350.99 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 350.99 and 156.18 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 350.99 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/350.99 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 350.99 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 54,816.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816.84/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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