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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.66 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.66 and 179.56 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.66 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.66 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.66 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 69,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,069.55/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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