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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 385.16 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 385.16 and 112.64 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 385.16 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/385.16 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 385.16 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 43,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381.93/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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