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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 354.13 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 354.13 and 158.41 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 354.13 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/354.13 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 354.13 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 56,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,096.45/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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