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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 353.74 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 353.74 and 163.09 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 353.74 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/353.74 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 353.74 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 57,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,688.87/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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