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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 385.50 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 385.50 and 112.72 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 385.50 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/385.50 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 385.50 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 43,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453.56/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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