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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 385.24 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 385.24 and 112.69 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 385.24 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/385.24 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 385.24 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 43,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,412.70/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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