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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 384.63 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 384.63 and 165.56 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 384.63 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/384.63 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 384.63 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 63,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,677.42/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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