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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 353.20 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 353.20 and 157.76 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 353.20 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/353.20 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 353.20 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 55,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720.83/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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