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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 353.58 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 353.58 and 173.52 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 353.58 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/353.58 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 353.58 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 61,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353.20/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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