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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 353.38 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 353.38 and 173.19 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 353.38 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/353.38 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 353.38 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 61,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201.02/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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