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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.42 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.42 and 163.64 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.42 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.42 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.42 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 57,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997.29/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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