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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 354.26 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 354.26 and 158.60 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 354.26 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/354.26 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 354.26 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 56,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186.92/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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