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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 353.80 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 353.80 and 158.17 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 353.80 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/353.80 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 353.80 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 55,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959.27/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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