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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 385.24 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 385.24 and 112.56 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 385.24 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/385.24 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 385.24 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 43,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,362.61/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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