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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 353.16 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 353.16 and 173.16 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 353.16 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/353.16 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 353.16 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 61,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153.19/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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