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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 354.96 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 354.96 and 159 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 354.96 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/354.96 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 354.96 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 56,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,438.64/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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