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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.58 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.58 and 173.53 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.58 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.58 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.58 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 61,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,356.74/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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