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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 354.50 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 354.50 and 158.74 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 354.50 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/354.50 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 354.50 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 56,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270.76/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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