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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 385.15 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 385.15 and 112.41 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 385.15 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/385.15 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 385.15 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 43,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.22/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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