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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 384.38 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 384.38 and 112 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 384.38 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/384.38 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 384.38 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 43,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050.56/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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