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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 354.02 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 354.02 and 158.25 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 354.02 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/354.02 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 354.02 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 56,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022.87/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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