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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 384.84 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 384.84 and 112.38 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 384.84 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/384.84 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 384.84 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 43,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.32/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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