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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 355.09 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 355.09 and 159.27 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 355.09 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/355.09 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 355.09 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 56,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,555.18/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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