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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.52 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.52 and 159.23 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.52 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.52 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.52 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 56,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610.74/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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