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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 384.54 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 384.54 and 179.46 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 384.54 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/384.54 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 384.54 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 69,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010.51/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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