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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 384.04 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 384.04 and 169.70 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 384.04 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/384.04 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 384.04 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 65,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,171.59/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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