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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 384.14 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 384.14 and 169.30 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 384.14 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/384.14 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 384.14 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 65,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034.90/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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