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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 384.63 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 384.63 and 179.13 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 384.63 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/384.63 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 384.63 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 68,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898.77/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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