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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.07 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.07 and 168.54 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.07 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.07 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.07 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 59,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506.42/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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