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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.48 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.48 and 154.16 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.48 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.48 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.48 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 55,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,107.33/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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