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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 354.62 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 354.62 and 158.64 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 354.62 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/354.62 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 354.62 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 56,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256.92/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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