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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 353.26 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 353.26 and 173.18 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 353.26 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/353.26 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 353.26 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 61,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,177.57/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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