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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 351.99 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 351.99 and 156.86 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 351.99 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/351.99 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 351.99 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 55,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211.39/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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