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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.48 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.48 and 158.52 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.48 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.48 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.48 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 56,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192.17/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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