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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 353.65 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 353.65 and 173.48 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 353.65 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/353.65 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 353.65 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 61,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349.33/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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