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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 354.28 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 354.28 and 163.44 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 354.28 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/354.28 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 354.28 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 57,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903.52/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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