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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 353.73 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 353.73 and 163.27 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 353.73 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/353.73 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 353.73 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 57,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,753.50/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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