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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.78 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.78 and 158.04 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.78 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.78 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.78 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 55,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,911.39/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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