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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 385.23 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 385.23 and 110.66 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 385.23 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/385.23 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 385.23 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 42,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.55/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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