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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 384.08 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 384.08 and 160.08 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 384.08 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/384.08 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 384.08 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 61,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483.53/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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