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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 353.13 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 353.13 and 177.31 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 353.13 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/353.13 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 353.13 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 62,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613.48/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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