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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 353.26 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 353.26 and 173.21 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 353.26 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/353.26 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 353.26 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 61,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.60/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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