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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.49, 353.92 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.49, 353.92 and 163.07 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.49 : 353.92 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.49/353.92 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.49x = 353.92 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.49x = 57,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713.73/256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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