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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 352.93 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 352.93 and 168.63 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 352.93 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/352.93 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 352.93 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 59,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,514.59/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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