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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.71, 354.33 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.71, 354.33 and 163.44 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.71 : 354.33 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.71/354.33 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.71x = 354.33 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.71x = 57,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,911.70/256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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