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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.63 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.63 and 112.15 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.63 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.63 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.63 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 43,136.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136.25/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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