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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.48 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.48 and 171.36 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.48 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.48 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.48 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 65,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,884.49/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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