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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 354.41 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 354.41 and 158.60 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 354.41 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/354.41 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 354.41 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 56,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,208.63/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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