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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 384.53 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 384.53 and 117.45 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 384.53 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/384.53 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 384.53 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 45,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162.46/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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