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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.51 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.51 and 163.52 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.51 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.51 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.51 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 57,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,967.70/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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