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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 385.20 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 385.20 and 112.44 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 385.20 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/385.20 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 385.20 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 43,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311.89/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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