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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 353.40 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 353.40 and 162.87 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 353.40 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/353.40 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 353.40 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 57,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,558.26/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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