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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.61 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.61 and 168.47 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.61 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.61 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.61 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 59,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741.15/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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