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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.08 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.08 and 156.81 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.08 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.08 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.08 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 55,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209.66/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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