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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 354.14 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 354.14 and 168.16 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 354.14 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/354.14 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 354.14 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 59,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552.18/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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