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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 384.82 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 384.82 and 180 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 384.82 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/384.82 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 384.82 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 69,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,267.60/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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