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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 385.37 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 385.37 and 110.64 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 385.37 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/385.37 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 385.37 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 42,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,637.34/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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