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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 353.96 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 353.96 and 169.16 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 353.96 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/353.96 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 353.96 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 59,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.87/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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