2.56 x 10^-2 times 256.7

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2.56 x 10^-2 times 256.7

To solve this problem, we can multiply the decimal numbers then add their exponents.

2.56 x 256.7 = 658.352

Now, let's apply the exponent rule:
10^-2 x 10^0 = 10^(0-2) = 10^-2

Therefore, the answer is 6.58352 x 10^-2 or simply 0.0658352.