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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 384.96 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 384.96 and 112.28 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 384.96 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/384.96 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 384.96 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 43,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.31/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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