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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 384.80 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 384.80 and 165.45 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 384.80 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/384.80 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 384.80 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 63,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,664.33/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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