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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.16 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.16 and 168.66 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.16 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.16 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.16 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 59,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563.97/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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