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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 385.02 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 385.02 and 175.68 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 385.02 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/385.02 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 385.02 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 67,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,640.31/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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