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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 353.54 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 353.54 and 173.43 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 353.54 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/353.54 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 353.54 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 61,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314.88/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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