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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 351.90 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 351.90 and 156.79 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 351.90 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/351.90 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 351.90 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 55,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,174.40/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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