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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 353.30 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 353.30 and 167.47 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 353.30 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/353.30 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 353.30 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 59,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,165.43/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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