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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 354.66 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 354.66 and 158.73 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 354.66 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/354.66 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 354.66 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 56,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295.18/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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