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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.52 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.52 and 112.04 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.52 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.52 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.52 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 43,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,081.62/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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