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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 356.01 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 356.01 and 159.63 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 356.01 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/356.01 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 356.01 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 56,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829.88/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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