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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 354.20 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 354.20 and 169.40 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 354.20 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/354.20 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 354.20 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 59,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,998.86/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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