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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 353.27 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 353.27 and 162.71 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 353.27 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/353.27 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 353.27 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 57,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,480.56/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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