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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 383.70 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 383.70 and 164.88 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 383.70 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/383.70 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 383.70 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 63,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264.46/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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