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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 384.86 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 384.86 and 165.05 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 384.86 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/384.86 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 384.86 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 63,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,521.14/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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