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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 352.11 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 352.11 and 156.97 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 352.11 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/352.11 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 352.11 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 55,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,271.74/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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