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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.18 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.18 and 156.17 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.18 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.18 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.18 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 54,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,843.78/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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