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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.27, 383.68 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.27, 383.68 and 179.05 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.27 : 383.68 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.27/383.68 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.27x = 383.68 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.27x = 68,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,697.90/256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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