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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 353.18 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 353.18 and 178.43 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 353.18 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/353.18 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 353.18 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 63,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016.14/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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