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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 385.05 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 385.05 and 112.32 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 385.05 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/385.05 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 385.05 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 43,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.82/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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