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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 385.02 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 385.02 and 110.43 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 385.02 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/385.02 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 385.02 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 42,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517.76/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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