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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 354.25 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 354.25 and 157.05 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 354.25 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/354.25 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 354.25 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 55,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,634.57/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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