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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 352.90 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 352.90 and 168.52 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 352.90 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/352.90 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 352.90 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 59,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,470.71/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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