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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.11 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.11 and 165.09 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.11 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.11 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.11 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 63,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.89/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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