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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 384.24 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 384.24 and 111.84 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 384.24 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/384.24 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 384.24 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 42,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973.40/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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