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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.24 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.24 and 179.15 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.24 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.24 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.24 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 69,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,015.37/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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