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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 354.06 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 354.06 and 158.37 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 354.06 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/354.06 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 354.06 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 56,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072.48/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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