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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.73 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.73 and 179.60 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.73 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.73 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.73 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 69,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,097.51/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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