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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 353.93 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 353.93 and 163.26 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 353.93 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/353.93 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 353.93 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 57,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,781.80/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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