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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 384.66 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 384.66 and 112.06 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 384.66 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/384.66 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 384.66 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 43,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105.00/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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