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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 353.23 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 353.23 and 167.54 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 353.23 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/353.23 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 353.23 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 59,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177.97/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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