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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 353.58 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 353.58 and 167.74 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 353.58 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/353.58 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 353.58 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 59,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309.51/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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