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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.26, 355.01 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.26, 355.01 and 158.98 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.26 : 355.01 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.26/355.01 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.26x = 355.01 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.26x = 56,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439.49/257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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