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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 385.19 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 385.19 and 179.84 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 385.19 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/385.19 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 385.19 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 69,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,272.57/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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