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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 353.63 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 353.63 and 173.13 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 353.63 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/353.63 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 353.63 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 61,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,223.96/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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