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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 384.84 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 384.84 and 168.86 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 384.84 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/384.84 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 384.84 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 64,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,985.04/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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