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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 354.34 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 354.34 and 169.49 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 354.34 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/354.34 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 354.34 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 60,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057.09/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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