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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.64 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.64 and 173.70 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.64 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.64 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.64 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 61,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.27/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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