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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 354.51 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 354.51 and 158.64 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 354.51 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/354.51 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 354.51 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 56,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236.90/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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