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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 354.63 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 354.63 and 163.65 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 354.63 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/354.63 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 354.63 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 58,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035.20/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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