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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.40 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.40 and 162.84 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.40 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.40 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.40 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 57,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547.66/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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