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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.59 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.59 and 156.57 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.59 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.59 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.59 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 55,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,048.45/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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