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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 353.84 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 353.84 and 158.33 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 353.84 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/353.84 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 353.84 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 56,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023.58/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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