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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 353.88 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 353.88 and 178.96 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 353.88 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/353.88 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 353.88 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 63,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330.36/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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