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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 351.66 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 351.66 and 156.58 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 351.66 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/351.66 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 351.66 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 55,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062.92/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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