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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 353.08 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 353.08 and 173.10 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 353.08 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/353.08 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 353.08 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 61,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,118.15/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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