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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 354.02 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 354.02 and 169.17 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 354.02 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/354.02 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 354.02 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 59,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888.72/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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