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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 354.59 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 354.59 and 169.54 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 354.59 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/354.59 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 354.59 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 60,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,117.19/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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