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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 385.28 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 385.28 and 112.56 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 385.28 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/385.28 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 385.28 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 43,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367.12/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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