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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.90, 354.44 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.90, 354.44 and 158.68 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.90 : 354.44 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.90/354.44 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.90x = 354.44 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.90x = 56,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242.54/256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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