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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 353.50 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 353.50 and 157.92 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 353.50 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/353.50 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 353.50 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 55,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824.72/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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