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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 353.18 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 353.18 and 157.74 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 353.18 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/353.18 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 353.18 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 55,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710.61/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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