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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.34 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.34 and 165.57 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.34 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.34 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.34 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 63,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800.74/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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