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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352.02 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352.02 and 156.88 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352.02 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352.02 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352.02 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 55,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224.90/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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