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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 351.69 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 351.69 and 156.56 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 351.69 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/351.69 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 351.69 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 55,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060.59/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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