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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 351.28 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 351.28 and 156.37 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 351.28 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/351.28 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 351.28 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 54,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928.38/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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