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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 351.57 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 351.57 and 156.52 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 351.57 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/351.57 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 351.57 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 55,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,027.74/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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