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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 385.34 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 385.34 and 112.68 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 385.34 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/385.34 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 385.34 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 43,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419.55/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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