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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 352.96 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 352.96 and 157.65 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 352.96 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/352.96 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 352.96 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 55,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642.43/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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