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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 353.91 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 353.91 and 169.26 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 353.91 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/353.91 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 353.91 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 59,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,902.81/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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