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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 384.78 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 384.78 and 112.24 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 384.78 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/384.78 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 384.78 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 43,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187.71/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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