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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 385.27 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 385.27 and 110.62 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 385.27 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/385.27 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 385.27 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 42,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616.76/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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