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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 384.23 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 384.23 and 111.88 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 384.23 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/384.23 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 384.23 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 42,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,987.65/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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