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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 352.92 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 352.92 and 157.56 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 352.92 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/352.92 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 352.92 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 55,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,606.08/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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