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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.66 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.66 and 165.24 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.66 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.66 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.66 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 63,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,561.22/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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