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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 384.21 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 384.21 and 109.82 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 384.21 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/384.21 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 384.21 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 42,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,194.90/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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