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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 353.02 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 353.02 and 173.04 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 353.02 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/353.02 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 353.02 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 61,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087.90/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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