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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.26 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.26 and 166.34 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.26 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.26 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.26 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 58,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,761.27/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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