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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.26, 354.87 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.26, 354.87 and 158.94 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.26 : 354.87 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.26/354.87 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.26x = 354.87 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.26x = 56,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403.04/257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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