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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 384.93 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 384.93 and 178.71 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 384.93 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/384.93 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 384.93 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 68,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,790.84/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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