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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 351.74 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 351.74 and 156.62 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 351.74 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/351.74 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 351.74 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 55,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,089.52/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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