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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.08 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.08 and 170.25 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.08 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.08 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.08 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 65,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559.87/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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