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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 384.76 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 384.76 and 160.39 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 384.76 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/384.76 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 384.76 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 61,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,711.66/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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