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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 353.55 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 353.55 and 158.01 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 353.55 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/353.55 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 353.55 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 55,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,864.44/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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