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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 354.09 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 354.09 and 163.19 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 354.09 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/354.09 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 354.09 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 57,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783.95/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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