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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 384.66 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 384.66 and 115.80 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 384.66 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/384.66 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 384.66 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 44,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541.75/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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