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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 351.84 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 351.84 and 156.69 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 351.84 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/351.84 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 351.84 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 55,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129.81/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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