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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 353.24 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 353.24 and 168.88 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 353.24 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/353.24 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 353.24 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 59,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,655.17/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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