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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 354.04 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 354.04 and 158.34 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 354.04 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/354.04 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 354.04 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 56,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058.69/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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