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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 354.50 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 354.50 and 168.27 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 354.50 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/354.50 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 354.50 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 59,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,650.87/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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