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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 353.67 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 353.67 and 162.93 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 353.67 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/353.67 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 353.67 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 57,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623.45/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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