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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 353.76 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 353.76 and 173.57 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 353.76 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/353.76 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 353.76 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 61,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402.12/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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