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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 353.73 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 353.73 and 167.81 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 353.73 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/353.73 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 353.73 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 59,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359.43/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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