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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.55 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.55 and 169.71 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.55 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.55 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.55 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 65,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,261.13/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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