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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 353.54 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 353.54 and 163.05 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 353.54 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/353.54 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 353.54 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 57,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644.70/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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