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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 352.17 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 352.17 and 156.93 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 352.17 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/352.17 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 352.17 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 55,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266.04/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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