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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 384.74 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 384.74 and 119.58 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 384.74 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/384.74 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 384.74 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 46,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007.21/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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