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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 354.18 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 354.18 and 158.44 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 354.18 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/354.18 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 354.18 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 56,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116.28/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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