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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 384.45 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 384.45 and 164.89 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 384.45 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/384.45 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 384.45 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 63,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,391.96/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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