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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 353.99 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 353.99 and 169.25 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 353.99 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/353.99 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 353.99 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 59,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,911.96/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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