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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 354.41 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 354.41 and 158.54 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 354.41 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/354.41 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 354.41 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 56,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186.79/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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