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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 353.66 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 353.66 and 168.03 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 353.66 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/353.66 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 353.66 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 59,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,425.28/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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