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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 354.40 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 354.40 and 163.57 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 354.40 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/354.40 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 354.40 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 57,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,969.21/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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