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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 353 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 353 and 157.52 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 353 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/353 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 353 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 55,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604.56/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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