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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 354.23 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 354.23 and 158.43 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 354.23 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/354.23 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 354.23 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 56,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119.87/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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