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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 384.73 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 384.73 and 110.20 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 384.73 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/384.73 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 384.73 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 42,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397.25/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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