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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 354.31 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 354.31 and 163.53 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 354.31 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/354.31 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 354.31 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 57,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,940.14/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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