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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 384.47 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 384.47 and 164.75 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 384.47 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/384.47 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 384.47 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 63,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,338.69/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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