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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 354.07 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 354.07 and 158.38 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 354.07 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/354.07 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 354.07 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 56,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,077.61/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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