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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 353.56 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 353.56 and 158.18 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 353.56 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/353.56 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 353.56 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 55,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.12/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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