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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 353.14 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 353.14 and 172.97 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 353.14 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/353.14 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 353.14 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 61,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082.63/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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