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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 384.25 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 384.25 and 168.56 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 384.25 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/384.25 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 384.25 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 64,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,769.18/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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