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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.44 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.44 and 158.64 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.44 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.44 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.44 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 56,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228.36/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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