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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 354.17 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 354.17 and 146.17 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 354.17 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/354.17 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 354.17 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 51,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769.84/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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