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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.66 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.66 and 157.52 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.66 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.66 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.66 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 55,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866.04/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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