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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 385.06 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 385.06 and 112.32 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 385.06 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/385.06 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 385.06 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 43,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.94/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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