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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.90, 355.94 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.90, 355.94 and 159.67 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.90 : 355.94 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.90/355.94 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.90x = 355.94 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.90x = 56,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,834.08/257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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