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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 353.69 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 353.69 and 163.12 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 353.69 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/353.69 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 353.69 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 57,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.91/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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