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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 353.84 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 353.84 and 158.16 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 353.84 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/353.84 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 353.84 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 55,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,963.33/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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