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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 352.19 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 352.19 and 156.94 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 352.19 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/352.19 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 352.19 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 55,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272.70/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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