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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 384.92 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 384.92 and 110.51 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 384.92 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/384.92 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 384.92 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 42,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535.86/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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