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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.57 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.57 and 169.02 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.57 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.57 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.57 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 59,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,759.56/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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