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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 385.14 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 385.14 and 179.50 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 385.14 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/385.14 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 385.14 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 69,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131.73/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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