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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.64 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.64 and 173.24 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.64 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.64 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.64 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 61,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264.59/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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