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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 353.53 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 353.53 and 162.94 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 353.53 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/353.53 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 353.53 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 57,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,602.48/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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