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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 384.48 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 384.48 and 112.05 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 384.48 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/384.48 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 384.48 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 43,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080.98/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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