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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 384.84 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 384.84 and 110.51 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 384.84 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/384.84 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 384.84 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 42,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529.63/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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