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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.72 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.72 and 112.36 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.72 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.72 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.72 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 43,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227.14/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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