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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 384.29 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 384.29 and 111.81 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 384.29 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/384.29 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 384.29 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 42,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,967.46/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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