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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 354.24 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 354.24 and 158.49 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 354.24 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/354.24 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 354.24 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 56,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143.50/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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