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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.42 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.42 and 157.80 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.42 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.42 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.42 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 55,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,769.68/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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