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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 353.22 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 353.22 and 157.79 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 353.22 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/353.22 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 353.22 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 55,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,732.82/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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