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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 385.02 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 385.02 and 110.33 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 385.02 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/385.02 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 385.02 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 42,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477.33/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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