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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 384.62 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 384.62 and 170.14 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 384.62 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/384.62 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 384.62 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 65,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,439.25/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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