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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.36 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.36 and 168.96 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.36 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.36 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.36 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 59,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703.71/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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