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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.57 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.57 and 168.93 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.57 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.57 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.57 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 59,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,727.74/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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