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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.54, 355.28 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.54, 355.28 and 159.13 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.54 : 355.28 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.54/355.28 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.54x = 355.28 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.54x = 56,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534.02/257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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