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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.42 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.42 and 162.38 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.42 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.42 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.42 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 57,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550.72/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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