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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.39 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.39 and 168.66 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.39 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.39 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.39 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 59,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601.91/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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