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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 384.58 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 384.58 and 169.97 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 384.58 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/384.58 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 384.58 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 65,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,367.06/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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