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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 353.70 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 353.70 and 158.10 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 353.70 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/353.70 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 353.70 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 55,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,919.97/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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