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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 354.33 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 354.33 and 158.57 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 354.33 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/354.33 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 354.33 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 56,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,185.96/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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