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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 353.36 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 353.36 and 162.66 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 353.36 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/353.36 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 353.36 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 57,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,476.72/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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