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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 355.98 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 355.98 and 159.66 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 355.98 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/355.98 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 355.98 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 56,835.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,835.77/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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