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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 354.51 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 354.51 and 163.62 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 354.51 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/354.51 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 354.51 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 58,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,004.93/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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