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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 354.13 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 354.13 and 162.01 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 354.13 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/354.13 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 354.13 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 57,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371.31/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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