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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.12 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.12 and 169.38 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.12 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.12 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.12 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 59,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980.85/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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