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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 384.96 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 384.96 and 112.55 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 384.96 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/384.96 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 384.96 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 43,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327.25/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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