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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 385.61 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 385.61 and 112.70 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 385.61 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/385.61 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 385.61 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 43,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,455.76/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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