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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 354.02 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 354.02 and 163.34 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 354.02 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/354.02 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 354.02 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 57,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,826.28/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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