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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 352.44 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 352.44 and 157.08 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 352.44 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/352.44 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 352.44 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 55,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,361.28/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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