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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 354.02 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 354.02 and 169.38 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 354.02 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/354.02 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 354.02 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 59,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,963.06/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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