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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 354.78 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 354.78 and 169.70 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 354.78 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/354.78 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 354.78 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 60,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,204.39/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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