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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 384.55 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 384.55 and 110.10 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 384.55 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/384.55 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 384.55 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 42,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,338.96/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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