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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 354.30 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 354.30 and 163.48 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 354.30 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/354.30 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 354.30 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 57,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,920.96/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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