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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.25, 355.13 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.25, 355.13 and 159.06 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.25 : 355.13 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.25/355.13 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.25x = 355.13 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.25x = 56,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,486.98/257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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