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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 354.04 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 354.04 and 163.33 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 354.04 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/354.04 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 354.04 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 57,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,824.06/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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