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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 383.80 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 383.80 and 179 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 383.80 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/383.80 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 383.80 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 68,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,700.20/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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