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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 384.36 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 384.36 and 112 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 384.36 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/384.36 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 384.36 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 43,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,048.32/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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