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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 384.76 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 384.76 and 112.16 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 384.76 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/384.76 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 384.76 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 43,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154.68/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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