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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.92 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.92 and 112.22 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.92 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.92 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.92 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 43,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.10/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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