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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 353.04 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 353.04 and 157.58 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 353.04 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/353.04 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 353.04 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 55,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632.04/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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