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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 385.11 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 385.11 and 112.50 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 385.11 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/385.11 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 385.11 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 43,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324.88/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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