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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 353.19 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 353.19 and 173.26 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 353.19 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/353.19 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 353.19 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 61,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,193.70/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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