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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 385.04 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 385.04 and 169.98 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 385.04 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/385.04 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 385.04 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 65,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,449.29/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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