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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 352.91 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 352.91 and 157.42 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 352.91 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/352.91 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 352.91 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 55,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555.09/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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