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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 385.28 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 385.28 and 112.60 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 385.28 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/385.28 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 385.28 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 43,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,382.53/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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