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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 385.37 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 385.37 and 110.62 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 385.37 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/385.37 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 385.37 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 42,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.08/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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