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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 354.06 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 354.06 and 163.24 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 354.06 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/354.06 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 354.06 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 57,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796.75/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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