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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 356.00 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 356.00 and 159.63 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 356.00 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/356.00 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 356.00 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 56,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826.90/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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