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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 352.95 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 352.95 and 157.69 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 352.95 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/352.95 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 352.95 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 55,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654.92/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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