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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 385.45 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 385.45 and 110.68 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 385.45 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/385.45 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 385.45 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 42,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661.61/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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