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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 355.04 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 355.04 and 159.04 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 355.04 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/355.04 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 355.04 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 56,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465.56/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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