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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.35 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.35 and 112.14 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.35 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.35 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.35 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 43,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100.45/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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