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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.19 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.19 and 157.77 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.19 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.19 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.19 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 55,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,722.79/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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