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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 354 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 354 and 158.23 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 354 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/354 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 354 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 56,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,011.65/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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