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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 352.24 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 352.24 and 157.06 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 352.24 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/352.24 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 352.24 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 55,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.81/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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