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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 353.31 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 353.31 and 168.88 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 353.31 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/353.31 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 353.31 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 59,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,666.99/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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