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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 385.04 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 385.04 and 112.31 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 385.04 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/385.04 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 385.04 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 43,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243.84/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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