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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.34 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.34 and 162.99 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.34 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.34 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.34 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 57,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590.89/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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