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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 352.87 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 352.87 and 173.06 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 352.87 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/352.87 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 352.87 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 61,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068.13/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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