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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.29 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.29 and 169.43 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.29 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.29 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.29 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 60,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024.74/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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