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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 353.46 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 353.46 and 173.40 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 353.46 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/353.46 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 353.46 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 61,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,289.96/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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