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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 352.62 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 352.62 and 157.32 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 352.62 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/352.62 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 352.62 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 55,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474.18/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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