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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.31 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.31 and 112.70 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.31 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.31 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.31 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 43,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424.44/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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