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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 351.47 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 351.47 and 156.51 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 351.47 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/351.47 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 351.47 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 55,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,008.96/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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