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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 355.55 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 355.55 and 159.30 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 355.55 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/355.55 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 355.55 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 56,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637.58/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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