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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352.08 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352.08 and 156.84 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352.08 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352.08 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352.08 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 55,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220.23/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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