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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.36 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.36 and 156.36 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.36 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.36 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.36 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 54,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938.65/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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