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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 384.65 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 384.65 and 110.15 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 384.65 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/384.65 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 384.65 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 42,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,369.20/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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