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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.43 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.43 and 179.04 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.43 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.43 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.43 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 68,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,829.68/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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