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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 384.58 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 384.58 and 112 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 384.58 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/384.58 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 384.58 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 43,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.96/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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