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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 355.11 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 355.11 and 159.09 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 355.11 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/355.11 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 355.11 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 56,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,494.45/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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