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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.42 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.42 and 165.76 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.42 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.42 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.42 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 63,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,887.22/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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