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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.41 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.41 and 110.18 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.41 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.41 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.41 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 42,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.70/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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