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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 356 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 356 and 159.64 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 356 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/356 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 356 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 56,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831.84/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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