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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 353.53 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 353.53 and 162.87 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 353.53 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/353.53 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 353.53 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 57,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578.31/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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