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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 383.88 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 383.88 and 164.99 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 383.88 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/383.88 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 383.88 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 63,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,336.36/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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