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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.68 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.68 and 158.80 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.68 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.68 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.68 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 56,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,323.18/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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