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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 353.03 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 353.03 and 157.55 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 353.03 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/353.03 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 353.03 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 55,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617.32/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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