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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 353.48 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 353.48 and 173.27 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 353.48 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/353.48 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 353.48 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 61,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248.47/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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