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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 384.78 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 384.78 and 112.38 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 384.78 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/384.78 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 384.78 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 43,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241.58/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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