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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 385.19 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 385.19 and 110.42 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 385.19 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/385.19 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 385.19 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 42,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532.06/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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