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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 353.84 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 353.84 and 163.13 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 353.84 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/353.84 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 353.84 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 57,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719.33/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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