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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 384.47 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 384.47 and 112.01 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 384.47 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/384.47 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 384.47 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 43,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,063.82/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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