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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 351.84 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 351.84 and 156.74 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 351.84 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/351.84 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 351.84 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 55,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147.40/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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