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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.56 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.56 and 160.26 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.56 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.56 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.56 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 61,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628.78/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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