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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 353.94 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 353.94 and 163.40 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 353.94 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/353.94 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 353.94 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 57,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833.80/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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