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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.94 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.94 and 173.56 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.94 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.94 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.94 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 61,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429.83/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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