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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 384.96 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 384.96 and 170.52 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 384.96 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/384.96 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 384.96 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 65,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,643.38/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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