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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 353.16 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 353.16 and 173.14 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 353.16 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/353.16 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 353.16 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 61,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145.24/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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