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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.59 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.59 and 169.83 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.59 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.59 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.59 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 65,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,314.07/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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