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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.43 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.43 and 173.39 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.43 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.43 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.43 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 61,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279.46/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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