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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.46, 352.54 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.46, 352.54 and 157.26 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.46 : 352.54 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.46/352.54 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.46x = 352.54 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.46x = 55,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,440.44/255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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