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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 384.98 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 384.98 and 112.38 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 384.98 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/384.98 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 384.98 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 43,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,264.05/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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