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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.68 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.68 and 156.62 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.68 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.68 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.68 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 55,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077.58/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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