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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.52, 355.51 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.52, 355.51 and 159.33 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.52 : 355.51 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.52/355.51 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.52x = 355.51 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.52x = 56,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643.41/257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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