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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.37, 354.94 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.37, 354.94 and 158.95 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.37 : 354.94 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.37/354.94 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.37x = 354.94 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.37x = 56,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,417.71/257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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