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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.39 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.39 and 160.14 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.39 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.39 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.39 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 61,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556.21/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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