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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 384.90 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 384.90 and 179.76 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 384.90 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/384.90 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 384.90 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 69,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,189.62/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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