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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 385.14 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 385.14 and 112.55 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 385.14 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/385.14 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 385.14 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 43,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,347.51/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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