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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 354.20 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 354.20 and 158.44 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 354.20 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/354.20 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 354.20 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 56,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119.45/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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