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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 384.65 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 384.65 and 165.46 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 384.65 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/384.65 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 384.65 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 63,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643.74/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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