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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 354.66 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 354.66 and 162.52 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 354.66 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/354.66 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 354.66 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 57,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639.34/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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