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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 355.28 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 355.28 and 159.11 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 355.28 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/355.28 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 355.28 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 56,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528.60/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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