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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 385.00 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 385.00 and 169.78 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 385.00 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/385.00 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 385.00 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 65,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,363.91/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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