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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 354.57 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 354.57 and 169.68 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 354.57 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/354.57 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 354.57 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 60,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,163.44/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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