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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.87, 353.14 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.87, 353.14 and 173.16 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.87 : 353.14 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.87/353.14 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.87x = 353.14 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.87x = 61,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149.29/255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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