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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 383.96 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 383.96 and 169.48 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 383.96 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/383.96 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 383.96 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 65,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,070.77/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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