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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 383.94 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 383.94 and 158.76 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 383.94 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/383.94 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 383.94 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 60,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954.31/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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