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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.72 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.72 and 119.46 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.72 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.72 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.72 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 45,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.65/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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