Step 1: Problem
[tex]256^{\frac{1}{4}}[/tex]Step 2: Concept
Apply theorem of exponent
Step 3: Method
[tex]\begin{gathered} 256=4^4 \\ 256^{\frac{1}{4}\text{ }}=(4^4)^{\frac{1}{4}} \\ =4^{\frac{4}{4}} \\ =4^1 \\ =\text{ 4} \end{gathered}[/tex]Step 4: Final answer
4