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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.98 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.98 and 119.66 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.98 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.98 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.98 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 46,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066.71/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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