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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.83, 351.69 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.83, 351.69 and 156.65 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.83 : 351.69 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.83/351.69 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.83x = 351.69 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.83x = 55,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092.24/254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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