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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.51, 352.53 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.51, 352.53 and 157.20 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.51 : 352.53 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.51/352.53 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.51x = 352.53 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.51x = 55,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,417.72/255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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