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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 384.96 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 384.96 and 119.72 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 384.96 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/384.96 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 384.96 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 46,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087.41/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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