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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 385.56 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 385.56 and 110.67 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 385.56 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/385.56 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 385.56 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 42,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.93/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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