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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.32 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.32 and 173.28 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.32 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.32 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.32 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 61,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,223.29/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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