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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 353.80 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 353.80 and 177.59 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 353.80 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/353.80 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 353.80 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 62,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,831.34/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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