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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 384.87 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 384.87 and 169.80 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 384.87 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/384.87 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 384.87 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 65,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,350.12/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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