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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 384.28 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 384.28 and 111.84 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 384.28 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/384.28 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 384.28 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 42,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977.88/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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