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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.77, 355.35 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.77, 355.35 and 159.36 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.77 : 355.35 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.77/355.35 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.77x = 355.35 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.77x = 56,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628.58/257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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