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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 384.33 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 384.33 and 112.22 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 384.33 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/384.33 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 384.33 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 43,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129.51/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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