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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 384.50 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 384.50 and 110.40 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 384.50 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/384.50 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 384.50 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 42,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,449.08/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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