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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 354.53 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 354.53 and 158.62 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 354.53 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/354.53 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 354.53 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 56,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,235.55/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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