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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.21 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.21 and 169.53 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.21 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.21 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.21 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 65,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135.12/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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