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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 384.38 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 384.38 and 179.18 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 384.38 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/384.38 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 384.38 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 68,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,872.50/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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