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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 384.06 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 384.06 and 109.82 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 384.06 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/384.06 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 384.06 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 42,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177.47/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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