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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 352.01 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 352.01 and 156.88 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 352.01 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/352.01 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 352.01 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 55,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223.33/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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