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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 354.54 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 354.54 and 158.64 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 354.54 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/354.54 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 354.54 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 56,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244.23/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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