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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.21 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.21 and 109.91 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.21 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.21 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.21 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 42,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226.60/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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