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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 353.34 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 353.34 and 168.72 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 353.34 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/353.34 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 353.34 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 59,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615.52/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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