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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 352.69 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 352.69 and 157.25 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 352.69 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/352.69 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 352.69 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 55,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460.99/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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