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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 352.74 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 352.74 and 157.48 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 352.74 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/352.74 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 352.74 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 55,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549.50/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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