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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 384.09 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 384.09 and 165.24 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 384.09 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/384.09 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 384.09 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 63,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,467.34/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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