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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 384.96 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 384.96 and 165.40 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 384.96 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/384.96 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 384.96 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 63,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,672.38/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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