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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.59, 351.34 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.59, 351.34 and 156.29 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.59 : 351.34 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.59/351.34 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.59x = 351.34 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.59x = 54,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908.39/254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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