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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 353.44 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 353.44 and 167.73 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 353.44 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/353.44 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 353.44 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 59,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,282.07/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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