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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.63 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.63 and 158.75 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.63 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.63 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.63 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 56,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295.74/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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