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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 386.22 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 386.22 and 176.20 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 386.22 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/386.22 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 386.22 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 68,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,051.96/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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