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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 383.97 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 383.97 and 111.77 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 383.97 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/383.97 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 383.97 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 42,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917.29/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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