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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.07 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.07 and 157.64 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.07 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.07 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.07 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 55,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,656.19/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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