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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.30 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.30 and 158.56 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.30 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.30 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.30 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 56,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,177.81/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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