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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 352.97 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 352.97 and 178.39 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 352.97 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/352.97 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 352.97 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 62,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,964.55/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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