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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.33 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.33 and 163.71 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.33 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.33 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.33 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 58,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,007.36/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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