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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 353.76 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 353.76 and 169.04 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 353.76 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/353.76 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 353.76 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 59,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,799.59/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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