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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.99 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.99 and 110.38 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.99 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.99 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.99 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 42,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495.20/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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