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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.43, 353.91 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.43, 353.91 and 163.28 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.43 : 353.91 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.43/353.91 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.43x = 353.91 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.43x = 57,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783.84/256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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