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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 384.42 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 384.42 and 112.03 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 384.42 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/384.42 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 384.42 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 43,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066.57/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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