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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 354.31 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 354.31 and 168.18 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 354.31 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/354.31 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 354.31 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 59,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587.86/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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