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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 352.55 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 352.55 and 157.34 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 352.55 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/352.55 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 352.55 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 55,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471.49/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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