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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.27, 353.53 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.27, 353.53 and 167.71 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.27 : 353.53 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.27/353.53 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.27x = 353.53 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.27x = 59,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290.52/256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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