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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.74 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.74 and 165.48 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.74 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.74 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.74 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 63,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,666.78/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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