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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 354.27 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 354.27 and 169.51 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 354.27 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/354.27 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 354.27 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 60,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052.31/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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